“You bet,” he replied. “What time do you want me to be there?” “Around three. We’re going to take the Harrison Park trail to the Moose Pond warming cabin and have a fire and some hot chocolate as we watch the sun set, then ride back as the stars come out.” “Sounds beautiful.” “As long as the clear skies hold.” Becky glanced out the window at the now cloudless sky. “Looks like they might. Although I suppose a couple of clouds to catch the sun’s light would make for a prettier sunset.” She’s delaying, Shane realized. “I’ll see you at three, then.” He wondered if it would be inappropriate to kiss her goodbye, but she alleviated his quandary before he could think to ask her for permission. And she didn’t kiss him on the cheek, either; she kissed him firmly on the lips, and though she didn

